Professor Sisa Lesley Pityana has over 20 years experience in laser-based manufacturing (LbM). He has been involved in the direct research and development (R. & D.) of programs in the field of laser science and technology for material development and manufacturing. He has developed programs in Additive Manufacturing (AM) R. & D. and has educated and mentored on their use in aerospace, automotive, energy and marines sectors. He has collaborations in this field (LbM), across over four continents. He has authored several book chapters and journal papers in laser-based manufacturing.